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Synonyms
ac·ces·sion (ăk-sĕsh́ən)

noun 

  1. The attainment of a dignity or rank: the queen's accession to the throne.
    1. Something that has been acquired or added; an acquisition.
    2. An increase by means of something added.
  3. Law
    1. The addition to or increase in value of property by means of improvements or natural growth.
    2. The right of a proprietor to ownership of such addition or increase.
  4. Agreement or assent.
  5. Access; admittance.
  6. A sudden outburst.

transitive verb: -sioned, -sion·ing, -sions. 

To record in the order of acquisition: a curator accessioning newly acquired paintings.

derivatives

ac·ceśsion·al
adjective